UNICEF Innovation Manager Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs.
UNICEF Kenya looking for “Innovation Manager”.
Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 15 June 2023.
UNICEF, also the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The agency is among the most widespread and recognizable social welfare organizations in the world, with a presence in 192 countries and territories.
UNICEF Innovation Manager Jobs 2023
The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 05 June 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Innovation Manager to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) |
| Position | Innovation Manager |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum of eight years |
| Application Deadline | 15 June 2023 |
UNICEF Job Vacancy 2023
How can you make a difference?
Under the supervision of the Senior Programme Manager, the Innovation Specialist (African Drone and Data Academy) will provide advanced technical assistance, quality assurance and knowledge generation/management and partnership building services to African countries to advance the replication of the African Drone and Data Academy and the implementation of youth agency in the green economy via the Youth Agency Market Place (YOMA).
The successful individual will be responsible for the following key accountabilities:
- Lead the development of evidence and analysis/es on the use of drone technology and citizen science/citizen reported data for SDGs, youth agency and green YOMA.
- Lead the development of strategies to leverage drone & earth observation technologies & citizen science to support growth pathways for young people in the green economy and to facilitate youth driven climate action.
- Lead the scaling up of innovative models related to green YOMA and ADDA
- Lead the promotion of evidence generated with respect to green Yom and ADDA
Qualification & Experience:
- An advanced university degree in business management or engineering (Master or above). Proven track record in terms of research in areas related to the position.
- A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience at an international level, some of which in a developing country, in fields relevant to the use of drones, earth observation and start-up ecosystems. At least two years’ experience in implementing drone supported programmes.
- Proven track record in supporting training of youth in emerging technologies, such as drones, citizen sciences, etc.
- Proven track record in programme management and partnership building.
- Strong fundraising ability and experience in partner management.
- Experience of working with an UN organisation is an asset as is previous knowledge of UNICEF interventions with drones.
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNICEF Innovation Manager Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 15 June 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unicef.org |
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